NOTE: Above you will find links to the course units, topics, and assignments. Documents may be referenced in the daily blog below that will require clicking on the corresponding unit to download. If you are absent, It is YOUR responsibility to download and attempt completion of assignments before speaking to Ms. Hutcheson.
Tuesday 12 January 2015
Today you completed your speed dates. It was a blast! Here are the handouts you made: First Period Fourth Period Fifth Period Monday 11January 2016
You were given instructions to create a handout for focus questions regarding an AP Key Concepts. Tomorrow we'll be speed dating. You must complete your handout and submit them to Google Classroom to participate. Alternatively, I'll have a different assignment for you if you come unprepared and also, if you were absent. This Week
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Friday 8 January 2016
You were given about 15 minutes to talk to your peers about your ideas and thoughts about the CCOT essay. The prompt was:
It is the expectation that, if you were absent, you come to class on Monday with this essay written. Thursday 7 January 2016
You all received roles for a conference considering how the Mongols should rule China under the leadership of Kublai Khan. A participation grade went in the grade book for this activity! Also, I passed out the outline for tomorrow's CCOT essay on Islam. If you were absent, you can find that below! ![]()
Monday 4 January 2016
We began class by reviewing with Crash Course #15: The Crusades. We discussed the answers. and you determined if the Crusades were more of a pilgrimage or a Holy War. Then we read a dialogue regarding the Islamic perspective on the Crusades, talked about the importance of religion at this time and decided why nations would go to war to advance their religious beliefs.
You then worked in partners to look over documents regarding the causes of the crusades and the First through Fourth Crusades and the Children's Crusade, to determine the effects of the Crusades. ![]()
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Wednesday 16 December 2015
Tuesday 15 December 2015
Wednesday 9 December 2015
Today we looked at Islamic architecture and saw how it was used in the Umayyad Mosque in Damascus: Here. Tuesday 8 December 2015
We went over the origins of Islam... it was a hoot. Monday 7 December 2015
We watched the Crash Course on the Dark Ages (for your viewing pleasure. Except 4th period... who had to take Cornell notes because they don't know when to stop gabbing). Then we reviewed Chapter 8 from our textbook, and took the quiz. Sunday 6 December 2015
The quiz tomorrow will be on Chapter 8 and the Song/Tang China article below. Happy learning! Song and Tang China Article Friday 4 December 2015.
Wednesday 2 December 2015
Read a portion of Lynda Shaffer's "Southernization" article, answered a couple of questions and began/completed a CAPP-FRL for this secondary source. You received your list for Friday's Binder Check (you're so excited!! Note the point value weighting for the notecards... do them right! ![]()
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Tuesday 1 December 2015
We completed our Black Plague Simulation. You handed in your reflections/letters home. The Week Continues...
Monday 30 November 2015
We discussed continuities in world history in each of our periods. These include such things as patriarchy (obvi), the rulers' use of religion to reflect/promote power, silk roads, etc. We watched 'Santa' on Geta5.com and watched Part 1 about the Continuity and Change Over Time (CCOT) essay. I asked you to take notes (mine are below). We started brainstorming about our own lives and wrote our narcissistic thesis statements. Finally, I handed out the instructions for our Black Plague simulation tomorrow. You'll be required to answer the following questions before I send you on your voyage:
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Friday 20 November 2015
We went over the simulation. We mapped some trade routes. Your comparative essays were return. Complete the reflection by Monday to earn an additional 5 points on your essay. Answer key for the Chapter 6 quiz: A, B, A, A, D, B, C, D, B, C Corrections due Wednesday. Thursday 29 October 2015
We went over your quizzes and discussed some strategies to better conceptualize our thesis statements by looking at 'Common Comparative Essay Mistakes.' You had time to complete quiz corrections - You're able to get all your points back on this one, I highly recommend! Things to Know:
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Wednesday 28 October 2015
We read through sections of Herodotus' The Histories and then watched a 16 minute (edited) version of the film 300. Tuesday 27 October 2015
Today we finished our quizzes, introduced the Era Kit, and got started with the Era Kit by presenting the concept of CAPP-FRL( 😳). Monday 26 October 2015
We used our noggins and reviewed Chapter 4 and saw how it all relates back to the Key Concepts for Period 2 (I know, quite the shock). Then we took our quiz!! It wasn't that bad. We're setting up for success! Speaking of which, I'd very much like to start hosting review sessions... I'm leaning toward Tuesdays and Thursdays (Can't fit you all into one room...), but we'll see what works best for everyone. PLEASE VOTE! What I want to discuss this week:
Oh and PS, quiz key from last week (Sorry Sarah and Kirsten and everyone else... 😰) Version 1: B, C, B, B, B, B, D, C, D, A Version 2: C, A, B, D, A, C, D, C, D, B Wednesday 21 October 2015
Bellringer - 'How do you think events in history can promote or challenge people's beliefs?' ![]()
Monday 19 October 2015
Bellringer - ' Today we took our map test! If you want a retake, you need to write me a paragraph answering:
We then watched a video on the spread of religions. We asked questions about it. We're going to try and answer those questions. Friday 16 October 2015
Bellringer - None You had time to work on your Collapse of Empires project. On Monday, there will be no class time to work on your project, but the project will be due on Tuesday (10/20). Your quiz on Monday will NOT be on Chapter 4. It will be a map quiz.. You'll need to locate the following on a map. There will be NO word bank. First Civilizations:
States & Empires
Thursday 15 October 2015
Bellringer - 'What types of state-level governments did the Roman Empire, Han China, and Gupta India have? Define each term.' Today we started our Collapse of Empires project. You'll have tomorrow to work in class. The project is due on Tuesday, though you will NOT have class time to work on it on Monday. HW: In what ways was the Greek path to knowledge different from the other traditions of the time? (vocabulary words to underline: rationalism, Socrates) Tuesday 13 October 2015
Bellringer - 'What made the empire you examined (Achaemenid Persia, Rome, Han China, Gupta India, or Maya) an Empire? Was it an empire? What led to its collapse? ' We reviewed a bunch of stuff by discussing the idea of empire. You were presented with your newest paradigm: The Conrad-Demerest Model of Empires! We used that to think about Rome, Han China, and Gupta India. HW: Chapter 4, Prompt 2: Analyze the ways in which Hinduism asserted order in Indian society. To what extent was Buddhism a reaction against Hinduism? "In childhood, a female may be subject to her father; in youth to her husband; when her lord is dead to her sons; a woman must never be independent."
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Thursday 10 September 2015
Bellringer - What is your biggest concern for the Mock Trial? What are you most excited for?
What are you supposed to be doing? Check the cheat sheet below.
Bellringer - What is your biggest concern for the Mock Trial? What are you most excited for?
What are you supposed to be doing? Check the cheat sheet below.
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Wednesday 9 September 2015
Bellringer - On the sticky note, write your name and the top three roles you'd like to take part in for the mock trial: Attorney (Prosecution), Attorney (Defense), Defendant (Chinggis Khan), Juror, Witness (Prosecution), Witness (Defense).
We went to the library, you signed up for Google Classroom and we went over how to turn in the textbook homework. You basically had time to work on your homework while Ms. Hutcheson figured out the roles you would be taking for the mock trial.
Things to Know:
On Tomorrow's Agenda:
Bellringer - On the sticky note, write your name and the top three roles you'd like to take part in for the mock trial: Attorney (Prosecution), Attorney (Defense), Defendant (Chinggis Khan), Juror, Witness (Prosecution), Witness (Defense).
We went to the library, you signed up for Google Classroom and we went over how to turn in the textbook homework. You basically had time to work on your homework while Ms. Hutcheson figured out the roles you would be taking for the mock trial.
Things to Know:
- Your three notecards for Chapter 11 will be checked off for a grade tomorrow.
- Bring your textbooks again tomorrow!
On Tomorrow's Agenda:
- Research for daysssss!
- First period will meet in the library; fourth and fifth are to meet in Hutch's classroom.
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Most of this was discarded. as Ms. Hutcheson likes to over plan and expectations don't always match up with reality... really, ever.
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Tuesday 8 September 2015
Bellringer - "Knowing my geography and understanding where cultures and civilizations are situated regionally will be important in AP World History." Write a sentence either agreeing or disagreeing with the statement and use evidence to support your answer.
We officially started the 'Court of History' today, though really we did nothing with it... (Shhh...) If you have Mrs. Marinelli, she should have had you take notes in detail about the Mock Trial we'll be doing, if not it's your homework. We talked about AP themes, you got a rad bookmark that you'll cherish forever, and discussed how those themes connected to Key Concept 3.2 (it's about the Mongols, btws). We discussed civilization and general and put it into context of the mock trial.
Then we watched Crash Course World History on the Mongols... all hail the GJG!!
(...Great John Green)
Things to Know:
On Tomorrow's Agenda:
Bellringer - "Knowing my geography and understanding where cultures and civilizations are situated regionally will be important in AP World History." Write a sentence either agreeing or disagreeing with the statement and use evidence to support your answer.
We officially started the 'Court of History' today, though really we did nothing with it... (Shhh...) If you have Mrs. Marinelli, she should have had you take notes in detail about the Mock Trial we'll be doing, if not it's your homework. We talked about AP themes, you got a rad bookmark that you'll cherish forever, and discussed how those themes connected to Key Concept 3.2 (it's about the Mongols, btws). We discussed civilization and general and put it into context of the mock trial.
Then we watched Crash Course World History on the Mongols... all hail the GJG!!
(...Great John Green)
Things to Know:
- Whether or not it happened in English today or not, you'll have needed to read your Mock Trial packet and decide potential roles you'd like to take for the mock trial.
- Please bring your textbooks tomorrow! If you have the packet Mrs. Marinelli copied off of chapter eleven, you'll be okay bringing just that.
- Finish up that assignment on AP World Regions: USE THE INTERNET, torture time is over.
On Tomorrow's Agenda:
- Library time: Setting up your Google Classroom accounts and the format of textbook assignment submissions.
- Distribution of Mock Trial roles (Attorney - Prosecution/Defense, Defendant (Chinggis Khan), Jurors, and Witnesses)
- 'Homework'/Research time!
Friday 4 September 2015
Bellringer - "How well do you think you will do on the geography test? How did you study?"
You were given about ten minutes to study for your geography test. You took care of business, had some time to work on your 'Introduction to AP World Regions' assignment on your cellphones (probably much more convenient for you), we then peer-graded most of your geography test in class once everyone was finished. Ms. Hutcheson finished grading them and your score in the grade book might look a little strange. This is the way it worked out:
If you see 'NE' in the grade book, that stands for "No evidence.' Either your weren't in class to take the test or whoever graded it did not return it for me to get in the grade book.
Things to Know:
On Tuesday's Agenda:
Bellringer - "How well do you think you will do on the geography test? How did you study?"
You were given about ten minutes to study for your geography test. You took care of business, had some time to work on your 'Introduction to AP World Regions' assignment on your cellphones (probably much more convenient for you), we then peer-graded most of your geography test in class once everyone was finished. Ms. Hutcheson finished grading them and your score in the grade book might look a little strange. This is the way it worked out:
- Mastery (full credit): 63-65 points
- Advanced (90%): 58-62 points
- Proficient (80%): 52-57 points
- Developing (70%): 45-51 points
- Emerging (60%): 0-45 points
If you see 'NE' in the grade book, that stands for "No evidence.' Either your weren't in class to take the test or whoever graded it did not return it for me to get in the grade book.
Things to Know:
- Parts I and III of your summer assignment were due today.
- Your signed syllabus (the last page) was also due.
On Tuesday's Agenda:
- Introduction to the Court of History - Mock Trial
Thursday 3 September 2015
Bellringer - "What is history? Why and how do we study history?"
Today we focused on understanding the AP World Regions by looking up multiple cities and cultural centers that will be important as we begin our epic 10,000 year journey through history. And we did it the hard way without technology and by getting familiar with our textbooks. And yes, even though Hutch said she wasn't about memorization and regurgitation, she decided she needs you to memorize some things and regurgitate them on tomorrow's test.
Things to Know:
On Tomorrow's Agenda:
Bellringer - "What is history? Why and how do we study history?"
Today we focused on understanding the AP World Regions by looking up multiple cities and cultural centers that will be important as we begin our epic 10,000 year journey through history. And we did it the hard way without technology and by getting familiar with our textbooks. And yes, even though Hutch said she wasn't about memorization and regurgitation, she decided she needs you to memorize some things and regurgitate them on tomorrow's test.
Things to Know:
- FISHBOWL TOMORROW!!!
- Your summer assignments (parts I and III are due TOMORROW).
- The last page of your syllabus is due TOMORROW.
- What's on your geography assessment - 15 world regions (North America, Latin America, Caribbean, Europe, Northern Africa, West Africa, Central Africa, Eastern Africa, Southern Africa, Middle East, Central Asia, East Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Oceania) + summer assignment map locations.
On Tomorrow's Agenda:
- 15 minutes of study time. #crammingislife
- Geography Test
- Time to work on your AP World Regions Worksheet from today.
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Wednesday 2 September 2015
Today we did some introductions, went through the syllabus (zzzz....) and gave a general outline of the course.
Things to Know:
On Tomorrow's Agenda:
Today we did some introductions, went through the syllabus (zzzz....) and gave a general outline of the course.
Things to Know:
- TOMORROW IS PICTURE DAY!
- Your summer assignment (parts I and III are due THIS Friday).
- We'll be having a map test on Friday. (Study guides were given out... except to two people and I deeply apologize - it's attached below except you'll need to add Europe + Oceania).
- I need you to get a 2-inch binder for this course + a notebook ASAP.
- Fifth period didn't get books, or the contextualization/contrast graphic organizer. I"M SORRY, but I still love you guys.
- The last page of your syllabus is due Friday with your parent's signature(s).
On Tomorrow's Agenda:
- AP Regions (Memorize these, they're on your test for Friday)
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First pages of the syllabus should be placed in the 'Study Tools and Resources' section of your class binder. The last page should be signed by you and your parents and turned into the class inbox by Friday.
The Comparison Contextualization Chart should go in the 'Paradigms' section of your course binder. |
AP World Regions:
Your test will be on the regions below (there will be no word bank) + locations asked of you for your summer assignment. If you forgot... the link is conveniently to the right.
Your test will be on the regions below (there will be no word bank) + locations asked of you for your summer assignment. If you forgot... the link is conveniently to the right.
19 June 2015
You must complete the following summer assignment(s) that WILL COUNT as part of your grade during the first progress report in the fall. The purpose of this assignment is to jump start on the curriculum, which will provide us an opportunity to go into more depth on other topics.
You must complete the following summer assignment(s) that WILL COUNT as part of your grade during the first progress report in the fall. The purpose of this assignment is to jump start on the curriculum, which will provide us an opportunity to go into more depth on other topics.
- Part I: World Mapping Exercise Due Friday 4 September 2015
- Part II: AP World History Book of Isms and Ideas Due Friday 18 September 2015
- Part III: The History of Our World in 18 Minutes Due Friday 4 September 2015
Part I: Ms. H's World Map: